John Hastings bursts blood vessels in his lungs when he bowls

John Hastings admits his cricket career is over unless he finds a way to curb a potentially fatal illness that is causing him to cough up blood when he bowls.

The popular 32-year-old has represented Australia in all three formats of the game and despite retiring from one and Test cricket last year had his sights set on touring the world T20 circuit before hanging up the boots.

But as it stands that won't happen until the big quick discovers why he continues to burst blood vessels in his lungs when he charges through the crease.